SKY-WATCHER EQ1 User Manual

OPERATING YOUR TELESCOPE
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ligning the finder
scope
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Fig.a2
Fig.a3
Fig.b1
Fig.a1
These fixed magnification scopes mounted on the optical tube
are very useful accessories. When they are correctly aligned
with the telescope, objects can be quickly located and brought
to the centre of the field. Alignment is best done outdoors in
day light when it's easier to locate objects. If it is necessary to
refocus your finderscope, sight on an object that is at least
500 yards (metres) away. For 6x24 finderscope: twist the end
of the finderscope until focus is reached (Fig.a). For 6x30
finderscope: loosen the locking ring by unscrewing it back
towards the bracket. The front lens holder can now be turned
in and out to focus. When focus is reached, lock it in position
with the locking ring (Fig.a1).
Choose a distant object that is at least 500 yards away and
point the main telescope at the object. Adjust the telescope
so that the object is in the centre of the view in your
eyepiece.
Check the finderscope to see if the object centred in the
main telescope view is centred on the crosshairs.
For the 6x24 finderscope, use the three alignment screws
to centre the finderscope crosshairs on the object (Fig.a2).
For the 6x30 finderscope with spring loading, adjust only
the two small screws (Fig.a3).
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sing the Red Dot Finder
The Red Dot Finder is a zero magnification pointing tool that
uses a coated glass window to superimpose the image of a
small red dot onto the night sky. The Red Dot Finder is
equipped with a variable brightness control, azimuth
adjustment control, and altitude adjustment control (Fig.b). The
Red Dot Finder is powered by a 3-volt lithium battery located
underneath at the front. To use the Finder, simply look through
the sight tube and move your telescope until the red dot
merges with the object. Make sure to keep both eyes open
when sighting.
Azimuth
adjustment
control
ON/OFF
Brightness
Control
Altitude
Adjustment
Control
Battery cover
Sight Tube
Plastic
shipping
cover
Aligning the Red Dot Finder
Like all finderscopes, the Red Dot Finder must be properly aligned with
the main telescope before use. This is a simple process using the
azimuth and altitude control knobs.
Open the battery cover by pulling it down (you can gently pry at the 2
small slots) and remove the plastic shipping cover over the battery
(Fig.b1).
Turn on the Red Dot Finder by rotating the variable brightness control
clockwise until you hear a "click". Continue rotating the control knob
to increase the brightness level.
Insert a low power eyepiece into the telescope's focuser. Locate a
bright object and position the telescope so that the object is in the
centre of the field of view.
With both eyes open, look through the sight tube at the object. If the
red dot overlaps the object, your Red Dot Finder is perfectly aligned.
If not, turn its azimuth and altitude adjustment controls until the red
dot is merged with the object.
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Fig.a
Fig.b

SKY-WATCHER EQ1 Specifications

General

Brand	SKY-WATCHER
Model	EQ1
Category	Accessories
Language	English